How much are property taxes in Oxford Township (Sumner County), KS?
Homeowners in Oxford Township (Sumner County), KS pay a median of $2,234 (±$233) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,925.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,507.
That is about 1.8% of the median home value of $123,400.
In Oxford Township (Sumner County), the median real estate tax went from $1,573 in 2015–2019 to $2,234 in 2020–2024 (+42.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $2,234 (±$233)
- With a mortgage
- $1,925
- Without a mortgage
- $2,507
- Share of median value
- 1.8%
Real estate taxes in Oxford Township (Sumner County) against Sumner County, its state and the nation
| Oxford Township (Sumner County) | Sumner County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,234 (±$233) | $2,130 (±$135) | $2,798 (±$18) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,925 (±$440) | $2,405 (±$160) | $3,056 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,507 (±$220) | $1,823 (±$195) | $2,432 (±$29) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $123,400 (±$13,099) | $135,100 (±$14,398) | $217,200 (±$1,343) | $332,700 |
In Oxford Township (Sumner County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Sumner County ($2,130).
It is also lower than in Kansas ($2,798).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Sumner County, Oxford Township (Sumner County) ranks 19 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 553 of 1,494.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Oxford Township (Sumner County)
The median tax ($2,234) is 1.8% of the median home value ($123,400).
Across Sumner County the same ratio is 1.6%.
Across Kansas it is 1.3%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Oxford Township (Sumner County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,573 (±$250) | $2,234 (±$233) | +42.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $85,100 (±$6,326) | $123,400 (±$13,099) | +45.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $997 (±$134) | $1,241 (±$242) | +24.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Oxford Township (Sumner County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Township (Sumner County) | — | $2,234 (±$233) | — |
| Oxford | 1.6 mi | $2,124 (±$221) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon Township | 6.0 mi | $2,293 (±$967) | Not measurably different |
| Valverde Township | 6.1 mi | $4,875 (±$1,458) | Higher |
| Avon Township (Sumner County) | 6.3 mi | $3,183 (±$2,219) | Not measurably different |
| Palestine Township | 6.5 mi | $4,033 (±$3,288) | Not measurably different |
| Ninnescah Township (Cowley County) | 8.4 mi | $1,919 (±$279) | Not measurably different |
| Harmon Township | 8.6 mi | $3,471 (±$324) | Higher |
| Greene Township | 8.7 mi | $1,375 (±$336) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Greene Township, KS ($1,375).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Valverde Township, KS ($4,875), Harmon Township, KS ($3,471).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Sumner County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Creek Township | $2,667 (±$2,055) |
| 14 | Sumner Township (Sumner County) | $2,600 (±$2,569) |
| 15 | Guelph Township | $2,456 (±$217) |
| 16 | Belle Plaine Township | $2,308 (±$264) |
| 17 | Gore Township | $2,292 (±$731) |
| 18 | Bluff Township | $2,250 (±$2,170) |
| 19 | Oxford Township (Sumner County) | $2,234 (±$233) |
| 20 | Conway Springs | $2,189 (±$264) |
| 21 | Belle Plaine | $2,156 (±$314) |
| 22 | Conway Township | $2,137 (±$273) |
| 23 | Oxford | $2,124 (±$221) |
| 24 | Argonia | $1,990 (±$1,155) |
| 25 | Caldwell Township | $1,900 (±$701) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Sumner County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Oxford Township (Sumner County)
How much are property taxes in Oxford Township (Sumner County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Oxford Township (Sumner County), KS is $2,234 (±$233) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Oxford Township (Sumner County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.8% of the median home value in Oxford Township (Sumner County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Oxford Township (Sumner County) gone up?
In Oxford Township (Sumner County), the median real estate tax went from $1,573 in 2015–2019 to $2,234 in 2020–2024 (+42.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Oxford Township (Sumner County) higher than in Sumner County?
In Oxford Township (Sumner County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Sumner County ($2,130).
It is also lower than in Kansas ($2,798).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oxford township, Sumner County, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oxford township, Sumner County, Kansas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Oxford township, Sumner County, Kansas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Oxford township, Sumner County, Kansas
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Oxford township, Sumner County, Kansas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Oxford township, Sumner County, Kansas (county subdivision:53875, in state:20 county:191).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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